Wood distillate as an alternative bio-based product against lichens on sandstone

Bianchi, Elisabetta; Benesperi, Renato; Giordani, Paolo; Martire, Luca; Favero‐Longo, Sergio E.

doi:10.1016/j.ibiod.2022.105386

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“…We observed that, with different effects according to the species, high concentrations of WD (0.5 to 2%) worsen the germination performance of arable plants, but a concentration lower than 0.5% WD (0.125 to 0.25%) never affects germination performance. Consistently, WD at high concentrations is an effective herbicide that is used for weed management in both agriculture and the conservation of cultural heritage, rather than for plant growth promotion [38][39][40]. It is unclear which of the components of WD exert such negative effects on seed germination.…”

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Dose-Dependent and Species-Specific Effects of Wood Distillate Addition on the Germination Performance of Threatened Arable Plants

Fedeli,

Fiaschi,

Angiolini

et al. 2023

Plants

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Wood distillate (WD) is a bio-based product applied to crop plants for its known action in terms of growth promotion and yield enhancement, but studies are lacking on its effects on the germination of arable plants. To test such effects, we applied WD at six different concentrations on the diaspores of three threatened arable plants: Bromus secalinus, Centaurea cyanus, and Legousia speculum-veneris. For all the studied species, the effect of WD was dose-dependent and species-specific. In B. secalinus, the germination percentage (GP) decreased at 0.125% WD but then remained stable at higher concentrations up to 1%. At 2% WD, almost no germination was observed. Mean germination time (MGT) was not influenced up to 1% WD but significantly increased at 2% WD. The germination rate index (GRI) and germination energy (GE) remained unaffected up to 1% WD but decreased at 2% WD. In C. cyanus, WD had no effects on GP and GE at any concentration. MGT showed no difference with the control up to 1% WD, but significantly increased at 2% WD. GRI increased only at low concentrations (0.125% and 0.25%). The germination performance of L. speculum-veneris was unaffected up to 0.25% WD for all the tested parameters. From 0.5% WD, a reduction in GP, GRI, and GE and an increase in MGT were observed. At 2% WD, germination was totally blocked. Our results suggest that using WD at low concentrations (<0.5%), those commonly used in arable crops, does not affect the germination of the three investigated plant species.

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Dose-Dependent and Species-Specific Effects of Wood Distillate Addition on the Germination Performance of Threatened Arable Plants

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Angiolini

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“…Wood distillate, also known as pyroligneous acid (a by-product of plant biomass pyrolis), has been reported to have pesticidal and antimicrobial potential against lichens (Bianchi et al 2022), insects (Urrutia et al 2022, and pathogenic microorganisms (Riekkinen et al 2022), as well as some biostimulatory effects on plant growth (Vannini et al 2021). Despite considerable interest in the prospect of their large-scale use, the composition of these plant-derived products is complex, and their bioactivity potential and target range in the agroecosystem are still poorly understood (Grewal et al 2018).…”

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Exploring the bioactivity of a novel pine wood distillate (PWD) for plant growth and protection

Giannini

Moro²,

Marche³

et al. 2023

J Plant Dis Prot

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Exploiting plants by-product properties for combined crop growth regulation and pest management could represent a strategy for a more sustainable agriculture. The present study investigated the potential activity (at different product concentrations) of a novel pine wood distillate (PWD) obtained as an industrial by-product, on multiple targets in the agroecosystem. In the weed species, Sylibum marianum, PWD stimulated a more than twofold increase of seed germination and seedling development, while it was able to inhibit by up to 70% the growth of the soil-borne plant pathogen Fusarium culmorum on durum wheat seedlings. PWD was also able to induce behavioural changes in mature females of the fruit fly Ceratitis capitata, with a significant reduction in the visit and oviposition rate on treated orange fruits (53% and 62% less, respectively). Analysis of PWD chemical composition suggested a role of phenolic compounds in the observed species-specific effects. Taken together, these results support a multivalent exploitation of wood distillates in the management of important crops of the Mediterranean area, aligning with both circular economy and environmental protection principles.Please confirm if the author names are presented accurately and in the correct sequence (given name, middle name/initial, family name). Author 3 Given name: [Maria Giovanna] Last name [Marche]. Also, kindly confirm the details in the metadata are correct.Yes, it is correct

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Advances in testing the interference of biocides on stone materials: A comparative analysis and guidelines for a standardised approach

Casanova Municchia,

Fidanza,

Caneva

2023

Journal of Cultural Heritage

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Wood distillate as an alternative bio-based product against lichens on sandstone

Cited by 3 publications

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Dose-Dependent and Species-Specific Effects of Wood Distillate Addition on the Germination Performance of Threatened Arable Plants

Dose-Dependent and Species-Specific Effects of Wood Distillate Addition on the Germination Performance of Threatened Arable Plants

Exploring the bioactivity of a novel pine wood distillate (PWD) for plant growth and protection

Advances in testing the interference of biocides on stone materials: A comparative analysis and guidelines for a standardised approach

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